Spark Plugs

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Originally Posted by TA2Dsailor

What spark plugs do yall recommend? Also how much have you guys paid to get them done? I just called a Ford service place and they said $540 parts and labor. Or 206 without plugs. Last time i checked plugs were not 334 bucks. I'll break the plugs myself before I pay that.

I just did mine last weekend. Not a fun experience at all. Even following the TSB you still have a good chance for broken plugs. I had 3. Make sure you buy an extraction tool and there are a few different one's. I have the Matco tool, but if you visit their website you'll find 2 different ones. One that just removes the metal tube and another that has a item to push the porcelin down so the extraction tap can get into the tube. If I had to do this again, I'd buy that one vs the basic tool I bought. Add to this you will need to buy a spark plug socket so you can remove the plugs. And you'll need to track down some Motorcraft carburetor tuneup or cleaner. The TSB, 08-7-6 spells it out very well. If you've not seen them broken, there are 3 different ways they break. If you'res break like the 3rd photo, you'll need to find a way to get the center electrode out before you can work on the porcelin. http://www.brokensparkplug.com/ Two of my three broke this way. Find a set of very long reach, like 11 inch or so needle nose pliers. The off the shelf long reach pliers wont even reach. Trust me on this one.

I bought my plugs thru rockauto, MOTORCRAFT Part # SP507 {#PZT14F}
and they were only 7.32 before applying the discount.

While your dealer may be expensive, there is a certain amount of peace of mind that you're paying for. And if you do it yourself and you can't get the dam things out. How much do you think it will cost you to get the truck towed and repaired? I'd put money on it being far more then their initial bill.

Good luck whatever way you go